Yamaha Pianica P37D Melodica Review 2020

0:00 Introduction
0:38 The carrying case
0:55 How to hold the melodica
2:27 The moisture release button
3.11 Opening the melodica
4:20 Melodica reeds
4:54 Tuning
5:11 The keyboard
6:04 Playing the Yamaha Pianica P37D
7:29 The verdict
8:34 Question of the day

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#melodica #pianica #YamahaP37D

The Pianica is Yamaha's term for the melodica - a Yamaha Pianica is a Yamaha melodica!

The Yamaha P37D is a popular choice amongst professional musicians, and compares well with the Suzuki m37c and the Hammond Pro 44 (and 44HP). Other models often considered are the vintage Hohner melodicas, such as the Hohner melodica alto and the Hohner melodica soprano.

[Jimi]

Thanks for the review. I bought one so I can play for my geese. They approve.

[shadowslightly]

I came here because I saw it on Amazon, wondered if I want to buy it. This is a definitive yes. My answer to the question of the day?? THIS THING IS FRICKIN' AWESOME

[kylersmith]

At 7:25 he was about to play the lick.

[rfjoinery]

I agree the Yamaha's are a fine, solid, reliable instrument. I like both the 37 and the 32, and most of the time the way I play the range of the 32 is enough. Also own a couple Hammond/Suzukis which cost more. Their tone might be more mellow, volume just a bit more, and they look more serious. But I'm not sure they're worth twice the money. A real benefit of the Yamaha is that it's easy to get inside to touch up the tuning! Yes the gasket looks REALLY fragile, but the rest of the disassembly is very easy and repeatable. The case is the toughest I've seen, protective but no nonsense. For entry-level players or somebody who also plays other keyboards and don't want a junky toy, the Yamaha is perfect.

[PRODIGALSON]

I'd never heard of this. I was, randomly, looking up "Lap Organs" and this model popped up. Then I decided to look for a review video of it and you were first. So I checked it out. You, sir, played it beautifully. It sort of sounds like a harmonica, only better. Thanks for showing me ALL the ins and outs of this instrument.

[robbyg]

i am just getting into melodicas and this is my first review. i bought this instrument, but i have never played it. full
honesty, saw a meme of a guy playing one and wanted one really bad. my goals are to be semi-self taught. enough rambling, thank you for this review. your voice is very soothing

[franceme]

WOW! you certainly blow my mind with your professional playing ... This Yamaha Panic P37D certainly delivered quality sound and more importantly playability. Let's all face it, just a professional pianica player with an outstanding musicianship like yourself, it is a great joy to call this real instrument. I played it when I was rather young back home in France whilst studying the piano and music theory at collage of Music and I absolutely loved it back then and more so now! Thank you for this review and I have just became another subscriber to you lovely and comprehensive channel. Love even the facts that you also have lessons on your channel as well which certainly encourage for me to take on this wonderful instrument again :) Music is a language of unity, fun and friendship 😍

[atvalleau]

Well, I just got this very melodica the other day, so I am still evaluating it and figuring it out. It IS quite loud, and I really like the sound. I'm a harmonica player looking to expand into the melodica. I have some experience with regular sized keyboards, but getting my sausage fingers to work properly on this keyboard is going to take some work! You make it look so easy! Anyway, so far I am very pleased with my purchase of this Yamaha melodica. I should have lots of fun with it.

[capriz]

I love my P-37D it’s great, was happy to find something that did not feel like I was playing a toy. I have played the piano for a very long time so I wanted something that felt more professional.

[Themaddprof]

Well, I have a couple of Suzuki Melodion 37s, but I just invested in the Yamaha Pianica 37 thanks to this. I've graduated from the Chromatic Harmonica to the cheap melodicas to the Suzuki 37. The Yamaha Pianica 37 is my next step. Keep up the good work.

[ACE-sxmo]

I have owned several melodicas and currently play a Yamaha P37 ($100 USD) and also the Hammond 44 Hyper ($500 USD). The Yamaha has held up well over time and still plays great for acoustic jams. They tend to be tuned slightly sharp when new, to compensate for gradual loss of tone.

The Hammond is professional grade and superior in all regards. But it's main feature is a pick-up with volume control for amplification. If you intend to play with other amplified musicians, then you need the Hammond.

[hinrich]

I play this melodica almost every day in the Pike Place Market of Seattle as the "Tango Cowboy." I learned quickly that I need to protect my ears. The melodica can be loud, and my ears ring after I perform for several hours. (More than just my usual tinnitus.) I started using a pair of earplugs called earWear 30 years ago for playing electric bass in a loud R&B band. When I use these earplugs I feel less fatigued after a day of busking. Protect your hearing my friends!

[mattjazzml]

Brilliant as always. I just wish you would do more videos!! Really! They are so good. We want to hear you play more. If not - some links to your melodica music?

[JonathanCasey]

This helped me make a choice for my first melodica. It seems to be the “best bang for your buck” option. Mine will be delivered soon. Can’t wait to try it out!

[sillypianoguy]

dang, that was a beautiful demo!!!! Such wonderful musical subtleties! You have inspired me to work on my circular breathing!

[younesskafia]

A review answering all my questions and with great explanation and form, thank you!

[rajgill]

I like using my melodica like a piano (: I can't for the life of me use the mouthpiece yet, but its only day 1 for me haha

[LionelAlbert]

I've got this melodica, it is nice but it is not really in tune, low notes are a bit too sharp, I'm afraid to tune them, I broke a reed from my first melodica (more a toy than an instrument).
The P-37D is a real instrument.
I sometimes use a strap.

[technov]

That Hypnotic look, thumbs up, subscribed and buying my first Melodica Pianica P37D

[Khordmaster]

Definitely buying this to play at a park and confuse/amaze people. Excellent video bro!